Executive Assistant Salary

Updated: 27 May 2012
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C$0C$22KC$44KC$66K
SalaryC$35,347 - C$63,264  
   
BonusC$0.00 - C$6,114  
Profit SharingC$348.44 - C$5,795  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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C$34,494 - C$65,265  
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Country: Canada | Currency: CAD | Updated: 27 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 4,133
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Companies and Industries for Executive Assistant Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range

The Investors GroupC$31,257 - C$46,000
Ernst and Young LLPC$40,131 - C$49,480
Rogers Communications Inc.C$46,184 - C$57,790
Bell CanadaC$46,000 - C$62,500
Research In Motion Limited (RIM)C$42,500 - C$48,454
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Financial ServicesC$35,875 - C$61,346
Insurance & Financial ServicesC$36,364 - C$62,236
Manufacturing and DistributionC$37,028 - C$63,945
Engineering ConsultingC$37,660 - C$63,871
Software DevelopmentC$35,970 - C$62,114

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Key Statistics for Executive Assistant Salaries and Jobs

Gender
Female
98%
female alumni
 
Male
2%
male alumni
Salary:C$41,239 - C$55,846 C$32,308 - C$47,442
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
2%
1-4 years
23%
5-9 years
24%
10-19 years
31%
20 years or more
20%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Bachelor's DegreeC$34,676 - C$61,076
Associate's DegreeC$35,557 - C$64,542
Bachelor of Arts (BA), EnglishC$35,325 - C$62,492
Bachelor of Arts (BA), PsychologyC$32,956 - C$55,286
Bachelor of Arts (BA), SociologyC$36,242 - C$62,144
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 83% dental benefits Dental: 79%
vision benefits Vision: 61% employee benefits None: 15%

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Career Path for Executive Assistant Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Executive Assistant

Salary Range

C$34,494 - C$65,265
payscale
Administrative Assistant
C$24,755 - C$45,409
Office Manager
C$29,913 - C$62,314
Receptionist
C$21,248 - C$37,425
 
Common Future Jobs

Executive Assistant

Salary Range

C$34,494 - C$65,265
payscale
Senior Executive Assistant
C$39,587 - C$69,719
Executive Assistant to CEO
C$36,189 - C$68,647
Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant
C$26,792 - C$51,119
 

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Executive Assistant Job Description

People with the job title Executive Assistant typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

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